Richard Kolin emerged in the 1970s as a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema, appearing in films that pushed the boundaries of genre. He plays a pivotal role in The Fish with the Eyes of Gold (1974), where his performance adds depth to the film's surreal narrative. Kolin also appears in Eyeball (1975), a giallo that exemplifies the era's fascination with mystery and horror. His work in Devil's Kiss (1976) further solidifies his connection to the exploitation genre, making him a significant contributor to the cult film conversation.
Devil's Kiss
When the Countess de Moncourt is left destitute by the suicide of her husband, she resumes her former identity as Claire Grandier—comely Goth and medium! Teaming up with Dr. Gruber, a down-on-his-luck telepath, they accept an invitation from an eccentric duke to stage a séance at his candle-lit castle, as a follow-up to a funky fashion show of hilarious “avant garde” wear. Impressed by Claire’s command of the supernatural, the duke invites her and Gruber to room at his chateau. Working from a dank cellar with the help of a lascivious dwarf, Claire—aided by Gruber’s telepathic powers—succeeds in reanimating a pauper’s mutilated corpse and sending it on a mission of revenge…but how will she control this doddering zombie should Gruber succumb to his weak heart?
